Sonance Silhouette II User manual

Brand: Sonance

Model: Silhouette II

Type: User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUAL

SONANCE SILHOUETTE

™

III

PN.33-1823 02.00

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

INTRODUCTION 5

CUSTOM INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 6

SPEAKER DESIGN

DRIVER-COMPLEMENT 7

TWEETER 7

MIDRANGE 7

ELLIPTICAL WOOFER 8

BAFFLE 8

MIDRANGE, TWEETER DRIVER ENCLOSURE 8

ALUMINUM FRAME ARCHITECTURE 9

ROTO-LOCK MOUNTING SYSTEM 9

CROSSOVER NETWORK 10

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR SONANCE SILHOUETTE

™

SPEAKERS 11

INSTALLATION QUICKSTART AND PARTS LIST 13

INSTALLATION SAFETY/CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14

CREATE OPENINGS (NEW CONSTRUCTION) OR WITH A BACK BOX 15

WITHOUT A BACK BOX OR CREATE OPENINGS (RETROFIT) 19

SPEAKER INSTALLATION/GRILLE PAINTING 20

WIRE SIZE/TYPE, SINGLE WIRE OR BI-WIRING CONNECTIONS 21

FINAL ASSEMBLY 22

SONANCE SILHOUETTE™ SPECIFICATIONS 23-25

SERVICE/WARRANTY

SERVICE 26

WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. ONLY) 26

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 27

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your Sonance Silhouette

™

speakers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the product.

4.Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified, factory authorized personnel.

5. Do not use this product in a high humidity environment or near water, for example a wet basement,

wet bar, or swimming pool.

6. Never touch the drivers or push objects of any kind into this product through the grilles.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of the Sonance Silhouette

™

series, the no compromise in-wall speakers

from Sonance®, the Leader in Architectural Audio™. Sonance Silhouette speakers deliver audiophile

quality music reproduction without the space requirements of freestanding loudspeakers. Their

elegant, unobtrusive form combines remarkable transparency, imaging, and dynamic range with

architectural styling.

Sonance Silhouette has been designated a Signature Series—its baffle proudly displays the signature

of chief speaker designer, Todd Ryan. Every aspect of the series is designed to contribute to its

benchmark performance for in-wall speakers. The 1" medium-density fiber board (MDF) baffle,

chosen to provide a rigid platform for the drivers, features a black lacquer finish rivaling a fine musical

instrument. The bi-wireable five-way binding posts provide a variety of connection options. The

elliptical bass drivers extol the groundbreaking nature of this design.

Since designing the first high fidelity in-wall speaker in the world, Sonancecontinues its evolutionary

success with Sonance Silhouette. The Sonance Silhouette series combines years of scientific research

with stunning aesthetics to satisfy both the discriminating audiophile and the most particular of

design requirements.

By combining innovative driver technology with a sophisticated crossover design, Sonance Silhouette

delivers sonic performance previously limited to high-end, free-standing speakers. From its

introduction, the Sonance Silhouette series has been praised by respected critics.

Sound sources make drywall vibrate, creating its own resonant frequency, adding "coloration" to the

original information. The Sonance Silhouette design approach eliminates this coloration by carefully

matching a 1" titanium tweeter and two 4" magnesium midranges with the proper crossover

components meticulously crafted into a multi thickness enclosure,isolating these critical components

from the wall itself.This enclosure is then mounted from the rear,to the center of a 1" front baffle along

with proprietary aluminum 9" elliptical woofers. The entire baffle is then coupled to a rigid aluminum

frame complete with steel mounting feet for rigidity. This entire system creates the Sonance Silhouette,

easily integrating into any décor while delivering sonic performance unmatched by any other in-wall

product. Now, there truly is a better alternative to large free-standing speakers, the elegant Sonance

Silhouette.

The Sonance Silhouette series exceeds a remarkable set of design goals.These in-wall speakers deliver

the full detail, subtlety, imaging, and dynamic range present in a fine recording. They mount in a

standard 4" deep stud bay and eliminate the coloration and acoustical artifacts of drywall

construction.

The seven-driver Sonance Silhouette III, five-driver Sonance Silhouette II, and four-driver Sonance

SilhouetteI are all well suited to left and right channel duties in fine music and home theater systems.

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CUSTOM INSTALLATION

Your Sonance Silhouette speaker will provide maximum performance and entertainment value when

custom installed by skilled professionals with specialized tools and experience to design and install

audio/video and related systems.These professionals can assist you in the selection of complementary

components engineered to meet your needs and optimize performance while satisfying the physical

DRIVER-COMPLEMENT DESIGN

The symmetrical placement and use of 4" midrange drivers above and below the tweeter were chosen

to widen the vertical dispersion which is critical for a wide off-axis listening window.

The use of small diameter midrange drivers and a low crossover frequency to the tweeter combine to

produce the desired flat room response.

Magnetic shielding of the midrange and tweeter array eliminates potential interference with video monitors

in close proximity.

TWEETER DESIGN

Sonance Silhouette's high frequency driver is a custom Focal® tweeter featuring a concave titanium

dome with a titanium dioxide coating designed to dampen unwanted resonance.This element delivers

high definition, high frequency information while maintaining a low resonant frequency. This tweeter

was specifically designed for the Sonance Silhouette's novel crossover design. Its elevated breakup

frequency results in high frequency articulation without coloration. The tweeter design also features:

• High-pressure, injection-molded face plate with 5 mm thickness

• Titanium dome employing super high Youngs modules dioxide coating

• 20mm diameter voice coil with aluminum former ensures high power handling

MIDRANGE DESIGN

Sonance Silhouette's 4" midrange driver is essential to the overall design. This specific approach was

chosen after months of research into the resonant characteristics of stud wall construction and

interaction between wall components and loudspeakers.Research reveals that the typical drywall/stud

interface is most susceptible to acoustical resonance in the 150 Hz to 200 Hz band. The 4" midrange

drivers allow a crossover point at 135 Hz, which is below this resonant frequency. Additionally,

mounting the midrange tweeter array in its own MDF back box eliminates coloration induced by

driver/wall interaction. Additional features include:

• Die-cast aluminum basket for maximum mechanical integrity as a rigid device

• Concave, one-piece magnesium cone, for designated polar response to generate uniformity both on-

and off-axis

• Vented pole piece design selected to ensure voice coil cooling and eliminate air pressure build-up

behind the driver element assembly. This results in the required high power handling capability.

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ELLIPTICAL WOOFER DESIGN

Capitalizing on the unique characteristics of an elliptical driver, the woofer assembly delivers superior

reproduction while offering the perfect profile for Sonance Silhouette’s design criteria. An elliptical

metal cone driver yields essentially the same radiating area as an 8" driver, but with a width of only

6". The undeniable performance of this drive unit delivers these unique benefits:

• The elliptical design varies the distance from center to edge that contributes to the cancellation of

unwanted cone resonance. Resonance is a type of vibration that interferes with the accuracy of the

sound source.

• The use of a die-cast aluminum basket provides a rigid, stable foundation necessary for correct

driver function.

• Audiophile performance requires low distortion components during high cone velocity situations.

Those goals were met with the use of a light metal alloy cone, which combines reduced mass (weight)

with high rigidity to perform as a pure piston for predictably linear excursion. Acting as a heat sink

for the voice coil, the metal cone further contributes to the Sonance Silhouette's high power

handling capability.

• An extended pole piece voice coil eliminates non-linearity coloration caused by common designs

that suffer from dust cap back pressure while providing active and effective cooling for the voice

coil assembly.

• A high-compliance, half-roll rubber surround and long excursion enhance power handling.

BAFFLE DESIGN

The Sonance Silhouette baffle is constructed from 1" MDF. This material is known for its extreme

rigidity and non-resonant qualities.The high-gloss, black lacquer finish is applied to the baffle in a 10-

step process that requires five days of hand finishing. This process is similar to that used so

successfully to finish pianos and guitars. Precise, smooth driver openings ensure optimum

propagation of waveforms.

MIDRANGE, TWEETER DRIVER ENCLOSURE

The midrange and tweeter driver array is acoustically isolated from outside interference by its own

enclosure attached to the back of the baffle. This enclosure is constructed with a combination of three

different thicknesses of MDF to eliminate the mutual resonance occurring between the panels of the

enclosure. The enclosure is filled with a new synthetic damping material called Myraflex®

manufactured by Owens Corning, thus properly loading the interior of the enclosure.

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CROSSOVER NETWORK DESIGN

The function of the crossover is to route the incoming signals to the intended driver locations. This

results in a cohesive blending of the sound from the woofer, midrange and tweeter elements. The

crossover affects the entire performance of a loudspeaker design.An ideal speaker possesses both flat

on-axis frequency response and smooth off-axis response; this is particularly important for in-wall

speaker designs.

The sound character of a speaker in a home environment is a combination of the on-axis, and the

horizontal and vertical off-axis responses. Due to reflections off the floor, ceiling, side and rear

surfaces, evaluating and engineering the response of the speaker both on-axis and off-axis become

critical components of the overall design.

In-wall speaker designs also have the additional challenge of being mounted in a wall which can

immediately reflect sound into the listening room. Sonance Silhouette’s off-axis frequency response is

optimized to eliminate that specific coloration. The sound directly from the speaker and those

reflected are all equally critical to the overall sound quality.

A major innovation in the Sonance Silhouette design is the application of low crossover frequencies.

These lower frequencies allow the woofer, midrange and tweeter to operate within their ideal

frequency ranges.The result produces the ideal flat on-axis and smooth off-axis performance. The low

135 Hz crossover frequency from woofer to midrange was specifically designed for the woofer and

midrange to work together without exciting wall vibrations.The crossover point from the midrange to

the tweeter is located at 2150 Hz. High quality 18 dB per octave slopes are used on all crossovers to

ensure correct and unaffected interaction between drivers with an increase in power handling and

maximum vertical dispersion. Three separate PC boards are utilized for the design.

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR SONANCE SILHOUETTE SPEAKERS

When properly installed and operated with appropriate components,your Sonance Silhouettespeakers

will provide many years of entertainment pleasure. Your Sonance Silhouette speakers are capable of

delivering pristine sound quality, unparalleled clarity, and precise imaging. Your system also can

sustain reproduction of substantial continuous sound levels, with a large dynamic performance

margin. To realize the full potential of your new speakers, please read all instructions before starting

the installation process.

Pre-installation is critical to achieving the maximum performance of your Sonance Silhouette

speakers. Factors such as the location and height of seating and location of video monitor dictate the

proper placement and direction of speakers. As with any fine speaker, good room characteristics are

necessary to ensure the maximum sonic performance of which the Sonance Silhouette is capable.

Remember that the wall is part of the sound reproduction system. To the degree possible, the listening

room should be symmetrical both in overall shape, and with respect to furnishings (especially wall

treatments and hanging art). The best listening rooms exhibit low intrusion of ambient noise. In any

event, the Sonance Silhouette speakers should not be mounted with less than two feet of unobstructed

wall on either side (i.e., not in columns).

Optimum horizontal placement of left and right speakers is six to ten feet apart and at least 18" from

side walls (see Figure 2 below). All measurements are at the center of the tweeter.

Room Layout, top view.

8' - 12' from LCR speakers

18" min.

from

side wall.

18" min.

from

side wall.

6' to 10'

Range

Center

Surround

Right

Left

Slightly behind

Ear Center

40" Ear from floor

Surround speakers

may be mounted

slightly behind the

listener's ear.

An alternate position

may be in the rear

walls spaced

identical with the

front left and right

speakers.

Due to weight,

Sonance Silhouette

speakers are not

recommended for

ceiling mounting.

Surround

Figure 2. In-wall speaker locations for optimum speaker performance.

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Seating position should be 8'–12' from the front speakers.Ideally, the tweeter and listeners’ ears should

be 38"–42" from the floor, though the excellent off-axis dispersion of the Sonance Silhouette speakers

provides superb reproduction even when optimal placement is impossible.

When employed as surround speakers, the Sonance Silhouette speakers should be in the side walls, in

line with the listeners’ ears and with the tweeters 60"–72" from the floor (see Figure 3 below). If this is

not possible, the surround speakers may be installed in the back walls of the room at the same width

as the left and right front speakers. The tweeters should also be 60"–72" from the floor. Due to their

substantial weight, it is not recommended that any of the Sonance Silhouette series speakers be

employed in ceiling installations.

For center and surround channel duty, the compact Sonance Cinema

Two speakers also complement

Sonance Silhouette speakers in these applications.

60"to 72"

from floor

38"to 42"

from floor

(see Chart A)

8' - 12' from LCR s

eakers

Surround speakers may be mounted

slightly behind the listener's ear.

An alternate

position may be

in the rear walls

spaced identical

with the front left

and right

speakers.

Figure 3. In-wall side and rear speaker locations for optimum speaker performance.

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PARTS LIST / TOOL LIST

Drywall Screws (not included)

NEW CONSTRUCTION RETROFIT

PARTS

Phillips Bit

1" Flat Bit

Stiff Wire (coathanger, fishtape)

Electric Drill (1/4" - 3/8" drive)

Wire Strippers

Torpedo Level

TOOLS

Keyhole or Drywall Saw

Gloves

Construction Adhesive

(not included)

Silicon Sealer (not included)

Eye Protection Goggles

INSTALLATION QUICK START

Read “Getting The Most From Your Sonance Silhouette Speakers” and plan speaker locations.

If this is your first installation of a Sonance Silhouette system, read all of the installation instructions

before beginning.

Choose high quality (oxygen-free, multi-strand) copper wire to make the wire runs between your

audio equipment and your Sonance Silhouette speakers. Larger wire than normal is recommended. to

reduce resistance which eliminates power losses between your audio equipment and your in-wall

Sonance Silhouettespeakers. Follow the information listed below:

• 14 gauge for less than 30 feet.

• 12 gauge for between 30 and 75 feet.

• 10 gauge for greater than 75 feet.

Verify adequate parts and tools for the installation:

Chart A. Installation Parts and Tools List for Sonance Silhouette speakers.

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INSTALLATION SAFETY

When installing Sonance Silhouette speakers,

basic safety precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock,and injury

to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Never drill or cut into wall cavities that already

contain electrical wiring or plumbing.

3. Follow all warnings and instructions in this

manual and marked on the product.

4. Always exercise caution when working in

unfinished spaces such as attics. Areas with

exposed joists present a significant danger of

injury from falls or stepping on nonstructural

surfaces. Before working in areas with exposed

joists, always create temporary walkways using

plywood or dimensional lumber strong

enough to support your weight.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Retain the safety and operating instructions

for future reference.

2. Any service or repair required must be

performed by qualified, factory authorized

personnel.

3. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the

speakers.

4. To clean your speakers, wipe the grilles with

a soft cloth dampened with water. You may

remove the grilles to wash and dry them.The

baffle and drivers may be dusted by gentle

use of “canned air” commonly used to clean

cameras and computer equipment.

5. Do not expose your Sonance Silhouette

speakers to direct sunlight or high heat.

Extended periods of exposure may cause

deterioration of adhesives and driver

materials, compromising the useful life of

the speakers.

6. Sine wave test tones can damage your

Sonance Silhouette speakers and should

only be used at low volume levels for short

periods.

7. Do not expose your Sonance Silhouette

speakers to construction dust, dirt, or

airborne paint particles. If the area in which

your speakers are installed is subject to

potentially damaging airborne particles, you

may remove the grilles, temporarily cover

them with paper or plastic food wrap, then

replace them over the speakers. Be sure to

remove this protective cover after the dirty

activity is complete and the room is

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Sonance Silhouette I (1.218 cubic feet)

Figure 5: Sonance Silhouette I rear box design.

• Attempt to avoid placing a speaker in a stud bay shared with the home’s electrical system.

• Move any fire stops that will interfere with the installation location (use the cardboard cut-out

template to pre-visualize installed speaker). Be sure to follow local building codes.

To use a back box with the Sonance Silhouette speakers you will need a wall with at least 5-1/2" of

depth. On pages 16 through 18 of this manual you can find construction drawings of back boxes for

the three Sonance Silhouette models. Follow the drawings as closely as possible.

1. Construct the back boxes out of 3/4" MDF according to the drawings, apply glue to all joints and

screw or nail the box together. Loosely fill the back box with fiberglass.

NOTE : On the construction drawings you can find the back box volumes necessary for each

of the Sonance Silhouette models. If your installation requires,modify the dimensions

of the box but maintain the proper internal volume. If you modify the depth of the

back box, please allow at least 4-1/4" of depth to clear the woofer magnet.

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Brace

Top View

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Sonance Silhouette II (2.106 cubic feet)

Figure 6: Sonance Silhouette II rear box design.

2. Once the boxes are constructed, attach the back box to the studs using 3" screws. Drill a hole

through the back box and run the speaker wire though it. After wire is installed, seal the hole with

silicone chalking to prevent air leaks.

3. To further improve sound quality, install fiberglass in each stud bay adjacent to the speaker’s

locations.

4. Use construction adhesive and drywall screws to attach the drywall around the rim of the

enclosure. Space screws at 4-6" intervals.

5. After drywall has been installed, mark and cut the drywall along the template outline and discard

the center.

6. Tape and fill seams to finish the drywall around the back box location.

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Outside

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Top View

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3.250

Sonance Silhouette III (2.71 cubic feet)

Figure 7: Sonance Silhouette III rear box design.

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WITHOUT A BACK BOX

1. Run wire to desired speaker locations. Mark stud bay for reference when returning to install

speakers.

2. We strongly recommend using construction adhesive to secure the drywall to the studs around the

bay the speaker will be mounted in. Use extra drywall screws to secure the drywall to the studs,

space the screws approximately 4"–6" apart.

CAUTION: The speaker opening must be smaller than the enclosure width (use the Retrofit

cut-out dimensions). Do not cut the drywall out to the width and height of the

enclosure sides or the Roto-Lock fasteners will not work.

3. After drywall is installed and ready for speakers follow retrofit instructions on page 19.

CREATE OPENINGS (RETROFIT)

Survey proposed sites and look for installation obstacles, e.g., plumbing, wiring, and other fixtures.

Access the attic or crawl space to check routing of air ducts and available mounting depth. The Roto-

Lock requires a 1" area around the speaker to function.

1. At each selected site, use a stud

locator (available at hardware stores

for about $20) to identify studs.

Center each speaker between two

studs. Check on both sides of the

wall (this and adjacent room) for

electrical outlets or switches, which

indicate wiring in the selected stud

bay. Attempt to avoid placing a

speaker in a stud bay shared with the

home’s electrical system.

2. Measure in from wall and mark

planned edge of each wall opening.

Painter’s masking tape (available at

paint and hardware stores) is good

for this because it leaves no adhesive

residue.

3. Position and temporarily attach the cardboard cut-out template from packaging with painter’s tape

or a stapler and a level. Trace a cutout hole on wall for each speaker (Figure 8). Remove template.

40.5"

for

Silhouette

38"– 42"

Sonance Silhouette Retrofit Guidelines

Firestop

(must move)

Speaker

sight

(Trace on

Wall)

Retrofit

Opening

Drywall screws

3"-4" spacing

Figure 8: Retrofit construction for Sonance Silhouette speakers.

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4. Use a painter’s drop cloth, available at paint and hardware stores, to protect floor, carpet, and

furniture from drywall dust during drilling and cutting.

5. At each proposed opening,drill several small holes along the length of the center of chosen area and

insert a bent coat hanger to confirm that the cavity is clear at least 6" in all directions. If you feel

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Speaker grilles may be painted to color match surroundings. Proper preparation will le5.7d to a

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WIRE SIZE/TYPE

Choose high quality (oxygen-free) copper wire to make the wire runs between your audio equipment

and your Sonance Silhouette speakers. Larger wire than normal is recommended to reduce resistance

and to eliminate power loss between your audio equipment and your in-wall Sonance Silhouette

speakers. Follow the information listed below when choosing a high-quality wire at your local dealer

or making plans with your custom installation dealer:

• 14 gauge for less than 30 feet.

• 12 gauge for between 30 and 75 feet.

• 10 gauge for greater than 75 feet.

SINGLE WIRE CONNECTIONS

If you have run a single, two conductor wire to each speaker location,use the positive (+) and negative

(-) terminals closest to the outside edges of the Sonance Silhouette speaker (see Figure 9, pg. 22).

BI-WIRING CONNECTIONS

If you have run a single, four conductor wire or special bi-wire cable to take advantage of the bi-wire

option (see Figure 10, pg. 22), follow these instructions;

1. Remove the two special jumper wires that cross-connect the four input terminals on the rear of the

Sonance Silhouette speaker.

2.Attach the two wires you have designated for the woofer and connect them to the terminals marked

woofer. Carefully observe polarity, making sure to connect the positive (+) lead to the positive (+)

terminal and the negative (-) lead to the negative (-) terminal of your amplifier.

3.Attach the two wires you have designated for the mid-high range to the other set, again being

careful to observe proper speaker to amplifier connection. Make sure to connect the positive (+)

lead to the positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) lead to the negative (-) terminal of your

amplifier.

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